What are schools looking for in admissions interviews?
Selective schools are increasingly relying on interviews to help them as part of their final selection decisions. Some schools will use the classic one-to-one interview, some prefer group interviews, and some use a combination of both approaches. The keys to success in this form of assessment are letting children know roughly what to expect…
Free Talk for Parents from JK Educate:
HOW CHILD COACHING CAN BENEFIT YOUR FAMILY
Tuesday, 6th November 2018
8 – 10pm
The Brentano Suite, Lyttelton House, 2 Lyttelton Road London N2 0EF
Lorrae and Katie will be introducing Muriel, JK Educate’s consultant life coach for children. Muriel will explain how coaching and person-centred support works to support children in their…
Here’s London Mums’ very own guide to keeping little ones safe at Halloween and Bonfire Night.This time of year is full of exciting night-time activities such as Halloween and Bonfire Night. However, overexcited children, bonfires and fireworks can be a dangerous mix.Happilyour top tips willensureyou keep you and your family safe andmake sure you can…
It takes a village to raise a child, and yet far too often mums around the world are putting too much on their shoulders. You play a critical role in your child’s life, but that does not mean you cannot care for yourself from time to time. In fact, not allowing yourself room to breathe can deplete your mental and physical wellbeing.
You deserve to relax and to do things you want to do…
Dear London Mums,
Navigating the mire of entrance exams can be very daunting for both children and parents but we have found experts who are perfectly placed to help you survive…
Laidlaw Educationis the leading provider of tuition, courses, mock exams, assessments and special needs provision in South West London, since 1992.
Further information and all booking is available online by…
Let’s talk fee assistance.Many parents believe that their child needs to be awarded a scholarship in order to receive financial help from a school. This isn’t the case.Over 168,000 privateschoolpupils (33% of all pupils) get some sort offinancial help. The 2018 ISC annual census shows that many schools have extended bursary provision in the last year, providing…
Homework basics
This time, I want to talk about how best to support and encourage your child’s homework effort. A regular time and place for your child to do their homework is essential, so this isn’t negotiable each day. Agree with them when they will work after school, timing it so they have had a chance to unwind and have a snack before they start. Then remove any possible distractions…
Every parent will reach the point where they realise that their child is both old enough and responsible enough to start travelling alone. The challenge is allowing them the space to make the journey, whilst also ensuring that they are going to be as safe as possible at all times. Whether your child is travelling to meet with distant family members or going as part of a school trip, there are some…
A few years ago I wrote a blog post for my friend Mirka Moore who runs the fitness websitefitness4mamasabout my passion for fencing and why I consider it the perfect sport for aging women to help maintain healthy joint and reflexes.A few years down the line, I am still super passionate about fencing and would love to get more mums to fence as it is a sport that you can keep doing…
My name is Hari Tamang. I am 21 and I am a student at United World College (UWC) Red Cross Nordic (RCN).In this blog I recount my recent expedition to the Arctic as part of a think-tank of 100 individuals tasked with discussing technology, sustainability and ethics in the Earth’s northernmost region. UWC Red Cross Nordicis one of UWC’s 17 schools and colleges on four continents…